Hamilton County offers a new drive thru Covid-19 testing facility
Hamilton County ranks 9th in the state for Covid-19 test results, despite being the 4th largest county.
Chattanooga T-shirt store creates 'Chattanooga Strong' T-shirt
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - It's been over a week since tornadoes ripped through Hamilton County. The community is now busy cleaning up the debris and helping those in need- put their lives back together. Dee Dee Barnes with We’ve Got…
3 killed by suspected tornado, lightning as storms hit South
Apparent tornadoes and a lighting strike are being blamed for three deaths in the South.
Governor Lee announces Safer At Home will end April 30th
businesses across the state will re-open on May First.
Tennessee truck fire ruined N95 masks, medical gowns
First responders say medical masks and protective surgical gowns were destroyed when a tractor-trailer caught fire on a highway in Tennessee.
Gov't relief loans to restaurant chains draw complaints
Some big restaurant chains have obtained loans under a small-business relief program, leading business groups to cry foul even though the loans are within the guidelines of the lending program.
TECH BYTE: Apps Look at Coronavirus Symptoms
Let's look at some smartphone apps that can help with your symptoms, before you try to make that doctor's appointment.
Over 600 People Tested For COVID-19 in Marion and McMinn Counties
KIMBALL, Tenn. (WDEF) - Marion County and McMinn County Health Departments offered drive thru COVID-19 testing locations this weekend. There were 33 drive thru testing sites all throughout Tennessee. Nurses and the National Guard medics collected nasal swabs from those…
Chattanooga Freedom Rally
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's no secret that the Coronavirus has greatly affected a number of people's lives. All around the country people are gathering for Freedom Rallies to protest the extensions of stay at home orders. Today, protesters filled…
Two People Shot In Harrison Sunday Morning
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's office is investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday morning. According to officials, the shooting happened 6200 Block of Rim Ridge Court in Harrison. One person died on scene and a second…
Dalton Family Loses their Home to a Fire
Justin McCullough and Taylor Flowers are trying to find peace after losing their home to a devastating fire.
Four People Killed In Sunday Morning House Fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Four people have died and one was injured in a house fire on Sunday morning. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department, the fire happened at 1400 Carousel Road. When they arrived on scene, four people were…
News 12 Then: The last Easter weekend tornado in 1997
Watch our special report on the 1997 March 29th tornado that hit the same areas of East Brainerd
Salvation Army in need of support
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In just four days, the Salvation Army has served over 4,000 meals taking care of tornado victims and emergency relief workers. But, they’re in need of community support. “We love this community. It is such a…
Friday Covid-19 cases in our area
The biggest gain today is 7 new cases in Whitfield County, which moves into 2nd place in our coverage area (over Bradley). But the trend continues of modest gains in cases, more people recovering, and no new deaths to report…
Judge: Tennessee can't prevent abortions during coronavirus
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A federal judge has barred Tennessee from preventing abortions during a temporary ban on nonessential medical procedures to slow the spread of COVID-19. In a Friday night ruling, U.S. District Judge…
Chattanooga volunteers continue work for tornado victims
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga continued the volunteer program today for tornado recovery. People are meeting at the Hamilton YMCA and being sent out to work from there. Our Isaiah Buchanan volunteered and was sent today to the mobile home park…
Chattanooga church sues to hold drive-in services
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee church is challenging a local ban on drive-in church services. The church joins a growing list of lawsuits seeking to push back against limitations on religious gatherings that have been enacted to help prevent…
Hardest work still ahead for EPB power crews
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Since Sunday night's tornado, EPB crews have already restored power to over 51,000 customers. The 9 mile path of destruction displaced many families whose homes were destroyed. But it also kept thousands of others without power for…
Chattanooga Day of Prayer and Fasting
"there are actually thousands of people Who are praying for you and this entire community today."
Hamilton County announces graduation plans
They have booked dates at the end of June and backup dates in July
Two construction workers seriously injured in crane accident
One was knocked off the second story
Bradley County Schools close for the remainder of the year
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Schools all over the United States have been closed since March due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Recently, Governor Bill Lee asked for all schools in Tennessee to stay closed for the remainder of the year. This…
Hamilton Auto Begins To Rebuild For The Second Time
"it was actually worse than this one. It tore more trees down."